Which Pop3 Paid E-mail Client is best? - Page 2

zaaz777 · 23 Dec 2002, 05:00 PM

Thanks Cybersmurf, my views on Eudora are also similar .I did try eudora sometime ago but did not continue as it was lacking in many features

Amica · 24 Dec 2002, 12:48 AM

Hi sarf,

Quote:

Does having paid version eliminate unhandled exception probs that spoil what is anotherwise good client?

Eudora has been pretty stable for me.

Try here: <http://www.eudora.com/techsupport/kb/901hq.html>

Hope that helps!

Sincerely,

- Amica

zaaz777 · 26 Dec 2002, 05:26 PM

Thanks to the advise and suggestions posted by all of you nice folks on this forum I have shortlisted two paid pop e-mail clients.namely Pocomail and Becky. .At present I am trying out trial versions of both.
I need a fast and efficient e-mail client to download POP3 messages only.
It should control spam very well.
The price difference between both the clients does not matter.
I receive about a 100 messages every day and send about 40 messages every day.
Which e-mail client would suit me best ?
Poco or Becky?
You nice and helpfull folks at this forum please advise

AndreasW · 26 Dec 2002, 07:21 PM

Poco is very user-friendly, it's not vulnerable to e-mail viruses, and has some nice features, e.g scripting. I also like the fact that Poco doesn't use the Windows registry, but stores its configuration data and mail data in plain text files. On the other hand, downloading mails from the server is quite slow. I also think that Poco has more bugs than other email clients, and some basic features (e.g. handling of timezones) are missing too. You'll have to make sone tests yourself and decide whether you can live with that.

I've tested Becky only briefly. There were some things I didn't like, e.g. received messages could only be viewed in the preview window, but not in a separate window, and there were some problems when clicking on an URL in a received message (if I remember correctly, IE didn't open properly).

donky oaty · 26 Dec 2002, 10:08 PM

Hi Zaaz, and everyone, I`m a first time poster..

So forgive me if my suggestion has been discussed elsewhere.

I`ve been using Incredimail as a Pop3 service, and I like the flexibility it gives me. I realise,Zaaz that you want it for downloads only, and in my view it functions quite well.

Plusses are:
* Compatability with Norton AV
* Configurability with Hotmail & Yahoo
* The ability to set up message rules to filter out spam ( although I run it alongside Mailwasher)

**ReuvenNY** · 26 Dec 2002, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndreasW

I've tested Becky only briefly. There were some things I didn't like, e.g. received messages could only be viewed in the preview window, but not in a separate window, and there were some problems when clicking on an URL in a received message (if I remember correctly, IE didn't open properly).

You can enlarge the preview window to a full screen with one click. As far as IE - it only opens if you view your message in HTML format. In text it opens your default browser. I never had problems with clicking on a link and opening IE.

zaaz777 · 27 Dec 2002, 12:04 AM

Thanks and welcome to this forum
donky oaty.I have tried Incredimail but all that fancy stuff style box,3d effects etc are not what i am looking for.I want something more professional looking

zaaz777 · 27 Dec 2002, 12:09 AM

Many thanks Andreas and Reuven, I am still testing out trial versions of both Poco and Becky.Also awaiting more advise and suggestions from all you friendly folks on this forun

marc · 27 Dec 2002, 12:31 AM

Hi,

I personally only use IMAP now, but I highly recommend Calypso!. You can find it here. The current version 3.3 (and coming maintenance release) is freeware, but from version 4 it will be shareware again.

---
Marc

zaaz777 · 27 Dec 2002, 12:35 AM

Many thanks Marc I will check it out

Dave P in StLouis · 27 Dec 2002, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by marc
Hi,

I personally only use IMAP now, but I highly recommend Calypso!. You can find it here. The current version 3.3 (and coming maintenance release) is freeware, but from version 4 it will be shareware again.

---
Marc

Dear Marc,

Back when I tried Calypso, the free version would only support a single POP account. But zaaz777 needs to access three different accounts. Do you know if Calypso still has that restriction?

Thanks,
David P.

zaaz777 · 27 Dec 2002, 11:52 PM

Hi Marc & David from what I could gather the support for Calpso is not that good.
This e-mail client will not suit my purpose

mailboy · 28 Dec 2002, 05:25 AM

Calypso allows multiple accounts. I think Dave is referring to Calypso Lite which used to be the free version when the main Calypso was a shareware. Now that the Calypso itself has become free (pending the new owner's future course of action), no restriction in multiple accounts.

**psalzer** · 28 Dec 2002, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by marc
Hi,

I personally only use IMAP now, but I highly recommend Calypso!. You can find it here. The current version 3.3 (and coming maintenance release) is freeware, but from version 4 it will be shareware again.

---
Marc

The website says that IMAP is supported. Is it only supported in a limited way? I'm waiting on approval to join the Yahoo group to find out a little more, but could you tell us what the limitations are as an IMAP client?

marc · 28 Dec 2002, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zaaz777
Hi Marc & David from what I could gather the support for Calpso is not that good.
This e-mail client will not suit my purpose

Calypso was originally developed by Micro Computer Systems. They ceased development of Calypso in early 2001. Since then the full product was available as freeware. So there isn't a 'Light' version available anymore. So I'm sure that zaaz777 has the full version now, with f.e. multiple mailboxes and/or accounts.

Rose City Software is the new owner of Calypso since only two months, so it's 'normal' that they can't give full support right now. But there is excellent support available via a mailinglist. Just send a e-mail to 'CalypsoMail-subscribe@egroups.com' to subscribe.

I'm sure that Calypso has everything that zaaz777 will need. I advice him to join the mailinglist or drop a question here. Maybe I can answer him, because I have used Calypso myself for over two years. Again: Calypso looks dull, but is imho still the best POP e-mail client avaible. It has no real IMAP support, so that's the *only* reason why I stopped using it. If IMAP didn't exist, or if I didn't needed IMAP, then Calypso would be the no. 1 client for me.

So zaaz777, give Calypso a second chance, you won't regret it

.

---
Marc

23 Dec 2002, 05:00 PM	#16
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Which Pop3 Paid E-mail Client is best? Thanks Cybersmurf, my views on Eudora are also similar .I did try eudora sometime ago but did not continue as it was lacking in many features

26 Dec 2002, 05:26 PM	#18
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Which Pop3 Paid E-mail Client is best? Thanks to the advise and suggestions posted by all of you nice folks on this forum I have shortlisted two paid pop e-mail clients.namely Pocomail and Becky. .At present I am trying out trial versions of both. I need a fast and efficient e-mail client to download POP3 messages only. It should control spam very well. The price difference between both the clients does not matter. I receive about a 100 messages every day and send about 40 messages every day. Which e-mail client would suit me best ? Poco or Becky? You nice and helpfull folks at this forum please advise

27 Dec 2002, 12:09 AM	#23
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Which Pop3 Paid E-mail Client is best? Many thanks Andreas and Reuven, I am still testing out trial versions of both Poco and Becky.Also awaiting more advise and suggestions from all you friendly folks on this forun

27 Dec 2002, 12:31 AM	#24
marc Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 81	Calypso! Hi, I personally only use IMAP now, but I highly recommend Calypso!. You can find it here. The current version 3.3 (and coming maintenance release) is freeware, but from version 4 it will be shareware again. --- Marc

27 Dec 2002, 11:52 PM	#27
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Which Pop3 Paid E-mail Client is best? Hi Marc & David from what I could gather the support for Calpso is not that good. This e-mail client will not suit my purpose

26 Dec 2002, 07:21 PM	#19
AndreasW Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 80	Poco is very user-friendly, it's not vulnerable to e-mail viruses, and has some nice features, e.g scripting. I also like the fact that Poco doesn't use the Windows registry, but stores its configuration data and mail data in plain text files. On the other hand, downloading mails from the server is quite slow. I also think that Poco has more bugs than other email clients, and some basic features (e.g. handling of timezones) are missing too. You'll have to make sone tests yourself and decide whether you can live with that. I've tested Becky only briefly. There were some things I didn't like, e.g. received messages could only be viewed in the preview window, but not in a separate window, and there were some problems when clicking on an URL in a received message (if I remember correctly, IE didn't open properly).

26 Dec 2002, 10:08 PM	#20
donky oaty Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1	Hi Zaaz, and everyone, I`m a first time poster.. So forgive me if my suggestion has been discussed elsewhere. I`ve been using Incredimail as a Pop3 service, and I like the flexibility it gives me. I realise,Zaaz that you want it for downloads only, and in my view it functions quite well. Plusses are: * Compatability with Norton AV * Configurability with Hotmail & Yahoo * The ability to set up message rules to filter out spam ( although I run it alongside Mailwasher)

27 Dec 2002, 12:04 AM	#22
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Thanks and welcome to this forum donky oaty.I have tried Incredimail but all that fancy stuff style box,3d effects etc are not what i am looking for.I want something more professional looking

27 Dec 2002, 12:35 AM	#25
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Many thanks Marc I will check it out

28 Dec 2002, 05:25 AM	#28
mailboy Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: US South Posts: 455	Calypso allows multiple accounts. I think Dave is referring to Calypso Lite which used to be the free version when the main Calypso was a shareware. Now that the Calypso itself has become free (pending the new owner's future course of action), no restriction in multiple accounts.